Thanks for posting this info.
It got me thinking.
I work on cars.We have to use a pressure activated machine to test for emissions leaks in the EVAP system.
We use a machine like this..
http://www.redlinedetection.com/?gcl...FQQrFQod1i6Gcg
It is pricey for the everyday ATV tech.
But since I have use of it, I am going to use it from now on to Diagnose 2 strokes.
It comes with a assortment of blockoff plugs and adapters, and could be clamped right into the intake boot for the test. The pressure can be regulated. 1-30 PSI.
When you suspect a leak, you hit a button and it forces smoke thru the component you test.
There is a Ultraviolate lamp that you hook to a battery to search for the smoke leakage.
It works really well on cars.
I bet many guys could go to a auto shop and pay to have this done somwhere between 40-70 bucks with the engine on a bench.
I would think it would pinpoint the leaks way before soap and water.
For instance, if you suspect a crank seal, you would see smoke coming from the case vent, or oil fill plug, or thru the stator wire grommets.It would definatley pinpoint base gasket and case leaks.
We use it to detect vacumn leaks also in intake manifolds on cars.
It is the cats ass for finding air leaks.
Just figured I would pass the idea along for other Auto/ATV mechanics, that may have acsess to a machine like the one I posted.
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